5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert
What will the 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert be like?
The 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert. It is considered one of the most famous desert tours from Marrakech booked by travellers, simply because it offers different Moroccan sites to explore; for example, the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the study of the Atlas, gorges and valleys, plus a unique experience in the Sahara desert, which is a camel ride to the middle of the dunes to spend the night in the Erg Chebbi desert camp.
Mostly, the 5 days tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert is a good option for those who don't have time to explore Morocco for longer.
Duration: 5 days
Departure: Marrakech
Destination: Merzouga
Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains.
- Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a well-preserved ancient Kasbah.
- Visit the Todra Gorge and enjoy the imposing cliffs and a lush oasis.
- Camel ride through the dunes to witness the sunset.
- Overnight in the desert camp.
- Stargazing in the clear desert sky.
- Explore the Draa Valley, known for its lush palm groves and ancient kasbahs.
- Explore the Erg Chebbi desert and nomadic families.
What is included?
- All transfers to the hotel/riad.
- Private transfer from Marrakech in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- English and Spanish-speaking driver/guide.
- All dinners and breakfasts.
- Camel trek to Merzouga camp.
- Stargazing in the clear desert sky.
- Comfortable accommodation in riad/hotel and Sahara camp.
Itinerary
Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Valley of Roses - Dades Gorges
Early departure from Marrakech to start the 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, enjoying panoramic views and small Berber villages. You will visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as ‘the gateway to the desert’, before heading into the Valley of Roses and finally arriving at the Dades Gorges, where you will spend the night in a local hotel.
Dades Gorges - Todra Gorges - Merzouga
After breakfast, you will explore the impressive Dades Gorges before heading to the Todra Gorges, an ideal place to walk and admire the imposing rock walls. You will continue your 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert to Merzouga, where you will swap your vehicle for camels and cross the dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert to reach the bivouac in the middle of the desert. You will enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars and Berber music, which will be an unforgettable experience.
4x4 tour in the Merzouga desert
You will spend the eastern day of the 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert exploring the wonders of the desert in a 4x4 vehicle. You will visit hidden oases, abandoned mines, nomadic villages, and Khamlia, which is known for its gnawa music. In the afternoon, you will have time to enjoy the dunes and relax at the camp/hotel.
Merzouga - Berber villages - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate
After watching the sunrise over the dunes, you will return by camel to Merzouga. You will travel towards the Draa Valley, passing through desert landscapes and Berber villages that will show you their traditional way of life. You will arrive in Ouarzazate for the night.
Ouarzazate - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
On the last day of the 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert, you will visit the film studios of Ouarzazate (optional) and then return to Marrakesh through the High Atlas Mountains. The 5-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert ends with your arrival in the red city, filling your memory with unforgettable landscapes and experiences.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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El tour de 3 días desde Marrakech a Merzouga toma alrededor de 9 horas para llegar al desierto de Merzouga. Sin embargo, incluimos la primera noche en las gargantas del Dades para reducir las horas de conducción.
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